PMI Global Accreditation Center Accredits Kaplan University Project Management Programs

PMI Global Accreditation Center Accredits Kaplan University Project
Management Programs
Kaplan University today announced that School of Business project management
degrees have been accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global
Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
DAVENPORT, Iowa (October 9, 2014) -- Kaplan University, a leader in higher education
innovation, today announced that School of Business project management degrees have
been accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Center
for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
GAC accreditation status has been conferred upon the following degree programs
through August 2017:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management Specialization
• Master of Science in Management (MSM), Project Management Specialization
"Project management has transitioned from a responsibility to a career as more
organizations use teams and project-based methods to accomplish business goals," said
Dr. Thomas Boyd, dean and vice president of the School of Business and Information
Technology. "We are proud to earn this recognition from the GAC Board, which further
validates our commitment to project management educational excellence that will
continue to prepare graduates to meet employer demands."
Established by PMI in 2001, GAC is a specialized body that accredits bachelor's,
postgraduate and doctorate programs in project management. Degree programs that
achieve GAC accreditation must demonstrate and meet the GAC's rigorous standards of
accreditation, which include an assessment of each program's objectives and outcomes,
faculty and student evaluations, onsite and online resources, annual self-evaluation, and
proof of continuous improvements in the area of project management education. GAC
accreditation ensures the quality of academic degree programs and their graduates in
order to meet the standards of the rapidly growing field of project management.
Kaplan University's project management specialization programs cover the life cycle of
project phases and processes as advocated by GAC core learning outcomes and PMI as
defined in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge®. The MBA Project
Management specialization examines how to analyze and streamline complex, largescale
endeavors to develop efficient project plans. The MSM Project Management
specialization focuses on planning, executing and controlling phases of a project life cycle
to increase the bottom line for organizations.

About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help
adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that
prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which
has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is accredited
by The Higher Learning Commission (http://www.hlcommission.org). Kaplan University
serves approximately 44,500 online and campus-based students. The University has 13
campuses in Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, Maryland, Maine, and Wisconsin, and Kaplan
University Learning Centers in Maryland and Missouri.
Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education LLC and Kaplan, Inc., a leading
international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and
businesses. Kaplan's higher education institutions serves approximately 61,000 students
online and through 56 campus-based schools across the United States and offer a
spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and
professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan serves students of all ages
through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional
training and programs for kids in grades K-12. Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of Graham
Holdings Company and its largest division. For more information, visit
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu.
About Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is the world's largest project management member association, representing more
than half a million practitioners in over 185 countries. As a global thought leader and
knowledge resource, PMI advances the profession through its global standards and
credentials, collaborative chapters and virtual communities and academic research. When
organizations invest in project management, supported by PMI, executives have
confidence their important initiatives deliver expected results, greater business value and
competitive advantage. Learn more at http://www.pmi.org.
About the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management
Education Programs (GAC)
Established by the PMI Board of Directors in 2001, the Global Accreditation Center for
Project Management (GAC) is a specialized accrediting body that assures the quality of
project management degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Media Contact:
Amy Hawkinson
Director of Public Relations
Kaplan University
Office: 954-515-3603
Mobile: 954-459-1324
ahawkinson@kaplan.edu
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu